Postcode Analysis South Oxfordshire, South East

OX49 5DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OX49 5DW.

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Population

212

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 53,900 /yr

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Employed

63%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: OX49 5DW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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6/10
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9/10
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1/10
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2/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates OX49 5DW — age 42, 30% ownership, 69% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

OX49 5DW is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from Shirburn in South Oxfordshire. Administratively it sits within Watlington ward and the Henley constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 69% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.



Census 2021 statistics for OX49 5DW are sourced from Output Area E00146073 (shared with 50 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX49 5DW. The average age is 41.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Saunderton11.5 km
  • Princes Risborough12.2 km
  • Haddenham & Thame Parkway13.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Castle Road0.2 km
  • Castle Road0.2 km